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    SB-318
    Energy & Environment

    Air pollution: stationary sources: best available control technology.

    Introduced
    CA
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    2025-2026 Regular Session
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    Key Takeaways

    • Modernizes California's air pollution permitting system by requiring electronic submission and public posting of permits.
    • Mandates technical feasibility analyses for facilities with equipment over 20 years old when renewing Title V permits.
    • Establishes a statewide system to identify and implement best available control technologies for air pollution sources.
    • Requires air districts to expedite permits for pre-certified clean air technologies and equipment.

    Summary

    Senator Becker's California Clean Air Permitting Modernization Act introduces comprehensive changes to the state's air pollution permitting system, establishing new requirements for technology assessment and permit reviews. The legislation requires air districts to transmit Title V permits to the state air board for evaluation, empowering the executive officer to object to permits that fail to meet federal Clean Air Act or state requirements.

    The bill creates a technical feasibility analysis requirement for Title V permit renewals when facilities operate equipment or controls installed more than 20 years ago. This analysis must evaluate potential emissions reduction technologies, with facilities required to implement the most effective controls unless they can demonstrate technical infeasibility or unreasonable costs. The state air board must also maintain a statewide clearinghouse of control technologies and issue periodic determinations on best available controls for different source categories.

    To streamline permitting, the legislation updates the state's precertification program for commonly used equipment and processes. Air districts must establish expedited permit review pathways for precertified technologies, while the state board is required to update precertification criteria every eight years. The bill also authorizes temporary staff exchanges between agencies to address expertise needs and enables public petitions regarding proposed permits that could increase emissions in disadvantaged communities.

    The measure defines key terms like "alternative technology" and "best available control technology," setting clear standards for emissions limitations and control requirements. It maintains existing district authority to impose more stringent measures when justified and preserves penalties for violations of air pollution control regulations.

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations
    Next Step
    Senate Committee
    Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations
    Hearing has not been scheduled yet
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Placed on suspense file
    Senate Environmental Quality Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Environmental Quality Hearing
    Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Appropriations]
    Introduced
    Senate Floor
    Introduced
    Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

    Contacts

    Profile
    Anna CaballeroD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Tim GraysonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Megan DahleR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Kelly SeyartoR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Josh BeckerD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
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    Anna CaballeroD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Tim GraysonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Megan DahleR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Kelly SeyartoR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Josh BeckerD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Aisha WahabD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Christopher CabaldonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Laura RichardsonD
    Senator
    Committee Member

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    Introduced By

    Josh Becker
    Josh BeckerD
    California State Senator
    10% progression
    Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/11/2025)

    Latest Voting History

    View History
    May 5, 2025
    PASS
    Senate Committee
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    7007PASS

    Key Takeaways

    • Modernizes California's air pollution permitting system by requiring electronic submission and public posting of permits.
    • Mandates technical feasibility analyses for facilities with equipment over 20 years old when renewing Title V permits.
    • Establishes a statewide system to identify and implement best available control technologies for air pollution sources.
    • Requires air districts to expedite permits for pre-certified clean air technologies and equipment.

    Get Involved

    Act Now!

    Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.

    Introduced By

    Josh Becker
    Josh BeckerD
    California State Senator

    Summary

    Senator Becker's California Clean Air Permitting Modernization Act introduces comprehensive changes to the state's air pollution permitting system, establishing new requirements for technology assessment and permit reviews. The legislation requires air districts to transmit Title V permits to the state air board for evaluation, empowering the executive officer to object to permits that fail to meet federal Clean Air Act or state requirements.

    The bill creates a technical feasibility analysis requirement for Title V permit renewals when facilities operate equipment or controls installed more than 20 years ago. This analysis must evaluate potential emissions reduction technologies, with facilities required to implement the most effective controls unless they can demonstrate technical infeasibility or unreasonable costs. The state air board must also maintain a statewide clearinghouse of control technologies and issue periodic determinations on best available controls for different source categories.

    To streamline permitting, the legislation updates the state's precertification program for commonly used equipment and processes. Air districts must establish expedited permit review pathways for precertified technologies, while the state board is required to update precertification criteria every eight years. The bill also authorizes temporary staff exchanges between agencies to address expertise needs and enables public petitions regarding proposed permits that could increase emissions in disadvantaged communities.

    The measure defines key terms like "alternative technology" and "best available control technology," setting clear standards for emissions limitations and control requirements. It maintains existing district authority to impose more stringent measures when justified and preserves penalties for violations of air pollution control regulations.

    10% progression
    Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/11/2025)

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations
    Next Step
    Senate Committee
    Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations
    Hearing has not been scheduled yet
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Placed on suspense file
    Senate Environmental Quality Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Environmental Quality Hearing
    Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Appropriations]
    Introduced
    Senate Floor
    Introduced
    Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

    Latest Voting History

    View History
    May 5, 2025
    PASS
    Senate Committee
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    7007PASS

    Contacts

    Profile
    Anna CaballeroD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Tim GraysonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Megan DahleR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Kelly SeyartoR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Josh BeckerD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    0 of 8 row(s) selected.
    Page 1 of 2
    Select All Legislators
    Profile
    Anna CaballeroD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Tim GraysonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Megan DahleR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Kelly SeyartoR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Josh BeckerD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Aisha WahabD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Christopher CabaldonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Laura RichardsonD
    Senator
    Committee Member